75min Cosmetic Acupuncture and Sinensis Facial

Aromatherapy Massage

Unwind with an aromatherapy massage. Using Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, the therapist will ease away your stress and aching muscles. Pure essential oils are therapeutic and revitalising, with a selection of oils for you to select.

Head Massage

Sports Massage

A combination of Swedish massage with trigger point therapy, this massage is used to help prepare the body for exercise and also relieve sports injuries and chronic muscle pain. It is also good for classic back and shoulder pain caused by overuse of computers and stress.

Swedish Massage

The basis of all Western massage is Swedish massage. It uses oil and smooth gliding strokes to promote relaxation and ease tension. The movements can also be more vigorous or deeper if necessary to help with specific muscle issues.

Thai Massage

A powerful healing massage performed on a floor mat, combining rhythmic massage with gentle stretching and hatha yoga moves to help release blocked Qi. It's a restorative therapy and a great way to relieve stress and tension.

Tuina Massage

Invigorating and deep Chinese massage using special techniques to stimulate your body's acupressure points and get your Qi flowing. Amazingly effective at treating all types of pain, sports injuries and for deep relaxation.

Pi and Fu specialist acupuncture needle treatments which are especially effective for pain relief. These treatments can be provided upon the doctors recommendations. Pi Needle or Fu Needle Acupuncture – £15 extra to treatment costs.

Please note that this pain clinic is NOT for pain caused by musculo-skeletal injury (tennis elbow, frozen shoulder etc). For these conditions we recommend our Musculoskeletal Pain Clinic.

If you are in any doubt about whether this programme is suitable for you, just ask for Free Health Advice and our Doctors will let you know if, and how, they can help. You can also visit our Centre in London and one of our doctors will speak to you for free as a walk-in service.

What makes this Pain Clinic different

At AcuMedic’s Pain Clinic you will be provided with a personalised combination of syndrome acupuncture, and Chinese herbal treatment will be formulated, to eliminate your pain as well as the related symptoms or reduce its severity, thus enabling you to perform more everyday functions and have a better quality of life.

Since pain often causes mental symptoms such as feelings of frustration, anger and fear which can in turn aggravate the pain, the AcuMedic doctor will also aim to naturally balance the emotions through acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

How we can help

Acupuncture is now widely used as a natural treatment for controlling pain and speeding up the recovery process. Chinese Medicine understands that pain arises out of blockages or stagnation in the circulation of blood and essential energy (Qi) in the body and uses acupuncture to unblock circulation which can alleviate the pain and promote healing and recovery.

+ About Acupuncture at AcuMedic

Acupuncture treatment is available all over the world but not all acupuncturists are the same. Many acupuncturists in the West are only trained in a small modality of acupuncture such as trigger point acupuncture or perhaps 5 Element acupuncture. AcuMedicin London treats with SYNDROME acupuncture which is based on the complete system of theories in Chinese Medicine (including trigger point and 5 Element). This is authentic acupuncture treatment as practised in China and is based on Syndrome Differentiation diagnosis.

True Syndrome acupuncture is not easy to find in the West and requires many years of training. Syndrome acupuncture at AcuMedic in London is performed only by CMIR-registered doctors with a minimum of 10 years clinical experience. The CMIR (Chinese Medical Institute and Register) is an organisation with strict codes of conduct and qualification requirements. Our doctors are sufficiently experienced that many of them teach Western Doctors in acupuncture.

+ How it works

Acupuncture has long been known to be effective at pain relief. Pain is a manifestation of an imbalance in your body. Auto-immune disorders like arthritis are related to an imbalance in your immune system. Headaches can be caused by a multitude of imbalances such as hormonal, excessive heat or cold, poor circulation etc. Nerve pain can be caused by external issues such as wind or internal imbalances due to anxiety or stress.

The key to effective pain relief is to try to unravel these causes rather than just masking the symptoms. Acupuncture can provide instant pain relief using gate control theory but can more importantly treat the root cause and reverse these imbalances to relieve pain from its source.

What to expect

An AcuMedic doctor will carry out a full Chinese Medical diagnosis (including tongue- and pulse-diagnoses to check internal health) and will talk to you to learn a bit about the circumstances of your physical complaints.

A Pain Clinic appointment usually lasts between 25-40 minutes. This includes consultation, diagnosis and acupuncture treatment. If you are prescribed raw Chinese herbs then this can take up to half an hour to prepare after your appointment.

+ Diagnosis and Consultation

There are four main diagnostic methods in Chinese Medicine which are observing, pulse diagnosis, questioning and listening. Each method has a unique function in the process of collecting different clinical information and understanding the root cause of your pain. Therefore all four diagnostic methods must be used to make an accurate diagnosis of your health and individualise the treatment so that the pain can be treated in your individual case.

Observing involves looking at all the outward manifestations of your condition. This is done by observing your general vitality, complexion, figure and skin. One of the most well known parts of observing is tongue diagnosis. The tongue is like a mirror showing the state of your internal organs. The AcuMedic doctor will be able to judge the condition of your essential energy (Qi), identify the location of the affected parts inside your body, determine what is exactly is wrong and identify how your condition might progress just from looking at your tongue.

There are over 50 different pulse types and the AcuMedic doctor will take your pulse on both wrists to determine which pulse type you have. Your pulse is identified in terms of depth, speed, strength, shape and rhythm. Your pulse is an indicator of how Qi and blood are moving around your body, therefore how well your internal organs are functioning. From your pulse the doctor can determine a great deal about your physical and emotional condition and what the treatment must do to treat your pain.

The doctor will ask you a huge variety of questions to learn about your symptoms and general lifestyle. It may seem like some of these questions are odd, but it all goes towards building a complete picture of you and your health. No matter how trivial something might seem to you, tell your doctor. No symptom that you have is unrelated or unimportant to your condition and diagnosis. It is also very useful for your doctor to see the results of any medical tests you have had so make sure you bring them along to your first consultation and whenever you get new results through.

Once the doctor has finished diagnosing you, they will tell you about your particular Chinese Medical syndrome. These syndromes often have funny sounding names, like Liver Qi Stagnation or Kidney Yin Deficiency, but do not let that put you off. They will accurately explain why you have the symptoms you have and therefore what treatment you need to alleviate the pain and recover.

The doctor will then suggest an acupuncture treatment plan based on the diagnosis to return you to good health, thereby easing all of the different symptoms at the same time while tackling the painful condition at its root.

If the doctor feels that you should take some Chinese herbal medicines in addition to acupuncture then a prescription will be written for you. This is charged separately to your treatment. The prescription may be in the form of raw Chinese herbs or herbal extract capsules which are assembled and dispensed by our expert dispensary on our premises.

+ Treatment

After consultation you will be asked to lie on the bed and remove some clothing to receive acupuncture. The doctor will provide you with a blanket to cover yourself. Micro-fine needles will be inserted and you will be left alone to relax for about 20-40 minutes.

Please be aware that this is crucial treatment time for the acupuncture to have a therapeutic effect and you have not been forgotten. Just relax and enjoy the sensation of the acupuncture treatment (many patients will fall asleep). If you need to call the Clinic reception then there is a bell to alert us to come and talk with you.

Usually, the acupuncture needles do not hurt when they are inserted, although if a lot of blocked energy has built up at one area of your body, you may feel a pricking and pulling sensation as the Qi begins to flow again in there. Most people find acupuncture incredibly relaxing.

For people who are afraid of acupuncture needles, please speak to your doctor who may recommend a different treatment based on electro-acupuncture instead of needles. Electro-acupuncture works in the same way as conventional acupuncture, but instead of using needles, an electronic pointer is used to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body.

After the Treatment

After the treatment you should feel a relief in your pain as well as in any other health issues which might seem unrelated to the main condition. You should also feel an increase in your energy levels; an improved sleep and appetite. You should also feel much more relaxed and calmer.

After the treatment many people notice an overall improvement in their physical and mental health.To find out more about being a patient at AcuMedic please take a look at the

OUR PROMISES

1. Your health is our motivation

We do not recommend extra treatments or medicines in order to make money. No one is working on commission. Everything we recommend is genuinely for your benefit.

2. Our treatment is transparent

It can be difficult to translate the language and concepts of our treatment from Chinese. It is common for our clients to sometimes have extra questions. We will try to answer them as much as possible.

3. We never compromise standards

We offer safe and effective treatment following the codes of conduct of the Chinese Medicine Council and the CMIR.

Our doctors and therapists are chosen very carefully from top academic and clinical backgrounds. They are unrivaled in their skill and expertise.

Our herbs are sourced for their efficacy and purity. Our herbal capsules are produced according to strict GMP standards

3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

1. The effects are not always instant

Sometimes our treatments can have an immediate positive effect but it can take a bit longer for you to feel the benefits.

We offer a natural rebalancing medicine rather than an invasive one and you must have patience, especially for chronic problems. Your doctor will give you an honest assessment of how quickly you should feel results.

2. Healing needs your body to react

Healing is not a linear process and sometimes a client feels temporarily worse before improvement as the body reacts to the treatment. This is normal but of course this may cause concern. If you are worried about anything then we are always here to answer your questions.

3. Raw herbs are very bitter but good for you

We wish we could tell you otherwise but if you are prescribed raw herbs then you should be prepared. The taste can be very bitter. They are however the most potent medicine for your health. Try to visualise the medicinal effects and hold your nose! You can add honey but honestly the best thing to do is just drink it as quickly as you can.'

"I was in extreme pain constantly from my hips, back and legs. After 3 sessions, I am no longer in extreme pain, my mood and ability to move my body have both improved significantly. Having put up with severe pain for 2 and-a-half years, Dr Gong's treatment has been a godsend." - Mr I. U. read more

I had been suffering from burning pain on my left leg – from top of my hip to my foot. For the last 8 months. Been to have treatment including x-rays privately with doctors as well as having acupunctures in (other) different clinics but nothing has done me good, until having found Acumedic Clinic on Camden High Street. - Mr. N. A. read more

In December 2006 a car drove into me while stationary in my Honda 90 causing the motorbike to fall on my left leg, which contains a metal plate and 12 screws, ankle to shin (half way up my leg). The hospital said I had a meniscus tear and wanted me to have an operation – instead I had about 15 months of acupuncture. The hospital doctors were amazed at the improvement, not then needing an operation and had to admit acupuncture works!. - Miss. W. M. S-J. read more

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